Dewey Kvidt Duathlon

Thanks to Stacy and Margo for getting me together with Joanne a bicyclist from G.F. I'm not sure of our times as they have not been posted yet. We won the overall team competition. Joanne rode a great leg into a strong north wind for the last five miles of 15 mile race. I felt good for the 2 5 k's but am not sure of my times as I did not start my watch. Rest today and look for the next race to train for. The race was a lot of fun as I was able to visit with new runners and cyclists and of course some Red River runners.

Brian

Wednesday 5 miler

Nice night for a run. I ran 5 miles in 37:10. Now rest 2 days for the 2 5k's I will run on Saturday.
I found a biker to ride the bike leg. Hopefully I can put together 2 good runs.

Brian

Memorial Day 800's

I ran 5 miles alternating easy and hard 800's. Times are as follows: 4:12, 3:15, 4:20, 3:15, 4:09, 3:08, 4:25, 3:01, 4:13, 3:10. I kept all of the fast runs at or under 6:30 pace. It was nice running, the roads were nice and soft but hard enough for a good run. I will run easy on Wednesday and then rest Thur and Fri to run 2-5K's at the Dewey Kvidt duathlon on Saturday.

Brian

Saturday Run

Ann, Ellen and I finished planting the garden and planted a bunch of flower seeds by the house. I took Maggie on a 7 mile run. We finished in about 53:30. Maggie had a little scrap with a raccoon along the way but neither of them wanted to fight too badly. It was a beautiful day for a run. About 65-70 and very little wind.

Brian

Easy Run Thursday

Maggie and Minnie and I went on an easy 5 mile run in about 39:00. Minnie is still a bit out of shape after her paw injury so she lags behind. Maggie on the other hand probably ran about 10 miles during my 5 miles. She loves the water. If I can find a partner I will team up for the duathlon May 30, If not I will run the 5k.

Brian

Tuesday 800's

I took yesterday off as Ann and I brought Ellen to her treatments in Fargo. I ran some 800's today. 5 jogs 5 800's. Times are as follows 3:49, 3:28, 4:19, 3:25, 4:14, 2:50, 3:38, 3:11, 3:57, 3:00.
The first 5 are against a 20mph wind, the last 5 are cruising with the wind.

Brian

Busy Saturday

Ann and I cleaned the house. I raked leaves and she mowed the lawn. Then I tilled some rows in the garden to get ready for planting. I played with Ellen and Rosebud for a bit. We went to church for 5:00 mass and then to The Scoop to eat supper. We started watching a movie when we got home. I let my supper rest and took off for a 5 mile run at about 8:30. I ran 5 miles in 37:30. I though about doing more but just for a second. The run felt refreshing. It was a beautiful night.

Brian.

Post Half marathon run

I took about 4 days off and ran 4 miles today in 30:00. I will run again Sat or Sun maybe about 8 miles. I am trying to find a biker to bike the duathlon May 30 in GF. I would do 2 5k runs and the biker would ride 15 miles.

Brian

Half Marathon Saturday

I ran the half marathon in Fargo. I beat my PR by 3 seconds. in 2007 I ran a 137:32, this year I ran it in 137:29. It was a pretty cold day, about 40-45 for most of the race,but not too much wind so it was pretty good running. Brendan, Thomas and Stephen ran the 5k. Brendan 28:40, Stephen 28:00 and Thomas 29:40. Not bad for just going out and running. I have a pretty stiff hamstring on the left side. Remnants of last years marathon. I will probably take a few days off and then back at it for the 5and 10k season.

Brian

Last run before the race

I ran 3 miles in 24 min. This is the last run before the race. A little run to keep the legs ready.
I will rest until Saturday. Brendan, Thomas and cousin Stephen will be coming along to run the 5k and do a little swimming at the Holiday Inn.

Brian

Minnie is back Monday

I ran an easy 4 miles in 30:00. Minnie is back running with us, so it was me, Maggie and Minnie. The dogs are in the kennel because they could not resist the water. They also chased a few deer but they found out the deer are much faster than us.

Brian

Last Saturday Long Run

This is the last Saturday before the Fargo Marathon. Ann was nice enough to watch the 10 boys that stayed overnight for Brendan's birthday party so I was able to run with the Red River Runners. Barb and I ran 10 miles in about a 8:30 pace. Thanks Stacy, the last 2 weeks were a lot of fun. You put quite a bit of work into your coaching and it shows as the participation has grown greatly in the 2 years I have been involved.
I will have an easy week of a couple of short runs and rest Thur and Friday for the 1/2 marathon.
Brian